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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 is moving into its decisive stages, and Day 7 (Friday, September 19, 2025) promises to deliver fireworks on the track and field. With global stars like Noah Lyles, Shericka Jackson, Letsile Tebogo, Kenny Bednarek, and more ready to light up the evening, fans are in for a night of unmissable action.
Men’s 200m Final – Lyles vs. Tebogo vs. Bednarek
The highlight of Day 7 will undoubtedly be the men’s 200m final at 22:06 local time. Three of the fastest sprinters on the planet—Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo, and Kenny Bednarek—are set to clash in what could be one of the most memorable races of the Championships.
Lyles, the reigning sprint king and defending champion, faces a stern challenge from Tebogo, the reigning Olympic champion from Botswana, who continues to prove he belongs among the elite. Bednarek, with his consistency and big-race temperament, cannot be overlooked. The trio’s rivalry is expected to ignite the Tokyo track, pushing the limits of sprinting excellence.
Women’s 200m Final – Shericka Jackson leads the charge
Just minutes after the men, the women’s 200m final (22:22) will take the spotlight, with Shericka Jackson spearheading a stacked lineup. The Jamaican powerhouse, renowned for her blistering finishes, is expected to go head-to-head with some of the fastest women in the world.
Her biggest challenge will come from rivals like Melissa Jefferson-Wooden who are hungry to dethrone her, making this one of the most anticipated women’s sprint races of the Championships. With the stakes at their highest, the Tokyo crowd can expect a race that blends power, precision, and heart-stopping drama.
Other key events on day 7
While the 200m finals dominate headlines, several other events on Friday will showcase incredible talent across multiple disciplines:
Men’s 5000m heats (20:05): Distance stars battle for a place in the final.
Men’s 400m hurdles final (21:15): A high-stakes showdown in one of track’s most demanding races.
Women’s 400m hurdles final (21:27): A chance for elite hurdlers to etch their names in history.
Men’s triple jump final (20:50): Power and technique collide as jumpers vie for gold.
Women’s 800m semi-final (20:45): Rising stars and veterans look to secure their lane in the final.
Heptathlon events (from 17:33): The all-rounders continue their grueling battle across hurdles, jumps, and throws.
Day 7 Full Evening Schedule (Local Time – Tokyo, JST)
17:33 – Heptathlon women’s 100m hurdles
18:20 – Heptathlon women’s high jump
19:30 – Women’s javelin throw qualification Group A
20:05 – Men’s 5000m heats
20:30 – Heptathlon women’s shot put
20:45 – Women’s 800m semi-final
20:50 – Men’s triple jump final
21:00 – Women’s javelin throw qualification Group B
21:15 – Men’s 400m hurdles final
21:27 – Women’s 400m hurdles final
21:38 – Heptathlon women’s 200m
22:06 – Men’s 200m final
22:22 – Women’s 200m final
A night to remember
With sprint superstars, endurance warriors, and multi-event athletes all vying for glory, Day 7 of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 is set to be one of the most exhilarating nights of the competition. From the roar of the crowd during the 200m battles to the intensity of field events, Tokyo will once again remind the world why this is athletics at its very best.
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